Abstract: A control driver for non-volatile memory includes a driving circuit, a level shift up circuit, and a select circuit. The select circuit receives a plurality of decoding signals, asserts a select signal when all of the decoding signals are asserted, and does not assert the select signal when any of the decoding signals is not asserted. The level shift up circuit receives the select signal, outputs the pull-up signal at a first voltage when the select signal is asserted, and outputs the pull-up signal at a second voltage when the select signal is not asserted. The driving circuit has a pull-up transistor for pulling up a control line signal according to the pull-up signal, and a pull-down transistor for pulling down the control line signal according to the pull-up signal.

Abstract: Delay associated with each of two signals along respective transmission paths is accurately measured using a delay measurement circuit that is fabricated in situ on the actual device where the circuitry for propagating the two signals is fabricated. Thus, the measured delay associated with each of the two signals is subject to the same fabrication-dependent attributes that affect the actual circuitry through which the two signals will be propagated during operation of the device. The skew between the two signals is quantified as the difference in the measured delays. Coarse and fine delay modules are defined within the transmission path of each of the two signals. Based on the measured skew between the two signals, the coarse and fine delay modules are appropriately set to compensate for the skew. The appropriately settings for the coarse and fine delay modules can be stored in non-volatile memory elements.

Abstract: An eco-friendly, antibacterial and mildew-inhibited freshness preserving sheet containing volatile and high concentration molecules of Ally isothiocyanate is formed by absorbing all ingredients of anti-mold and eco-friendly antibacterial material through a closed fumigation permeation method until saturated. The sheet has a substrate and a jutting text and pattern layer formed by heated embossing with a zinc plate. The embossed sheet is fumigated by a fumigator containing natural anti-mold and antiseptic material to absorb the ingredients of the natural anti-mold and antiseptic material to become a finished product. The natural anti-mold and antiseptic material includes gradients of Ally isothiocyanate 35% by weight, ploysorbate 5% by weight and natural coconut oil 60% by weight.

Abstract: The invention provides a method for searching electronic data and a system thereof. The method for searching electronic data includes: obtaining identification data from an RFID tag, Generating an authentication key according to the identification data, being connected to a third-party server. The third-party server is to determine whether the authentication key is right. If the authentication key is right, a first operation is allowed to be performed on the third-party server and a destination server address is obtained. A destination server is connected according to the destination server address, such that the second operation is allowed to be performed on the destination server.

Abstract: A sense amplifier for a memory includes a transistor, an operational amplifier, and a compensating circuit. The negative input end of the operational amplifier is coupled to the compensating circuit. The positive input end of the operational amplifier is coupled to the drain of the transistor. The output end of the operational amplifier is coupled to the gate of the transistor. The compensating circuit is coupled between the negative input end and the output end of the operational amplifier. The compensating circuit generates a compensating voltage to the negative input end of the operational amplifier according to the voltage of the gate of the transistor.

Abstract: A pet treadmill includes a power source for outputting a drive power. An exercise platform is laterally connected to the power source. The exercise platform includes a longitudinally main from stably disposed on a supporting ground, multiple supports secured on a bottom of the main frame to make the main frame being separated from the supporting ground, a support platform mounted within the main frame for enhancing the structure of the main frame, two driven axles transversely and rotatably mounted to two opposite ends of the main frame, and an endless strap coiled the two driven axle and surround the support, wherein a corresponding one of the two driven axle is driven by the manual power source to operate the endless strap, on which the pet imitates a jog action.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are systems and methods for controlling robotic apparatus having several movable elements or segments coupled by joints. At least one of the movable elements can include one or more mobile bases, while the others can form one or more manipulators. One of the movable elements can be treated as an end effector for which a certain motion is desired. The end effector may include a tool, for example, or represent a robotic hand (or a point thereon), or one or more of the one or more mobile bases. In accordance with the systems and methods disclosed herein, movement of the manipulator and the mobile base can be controlled and coordinated to effect a desired motion for the end effector. In many cases, the motion can include simultaneously moving the manipulator and the mobile base.

Abstract: An apparatus for removing vinyl monomers from a gas stream includes a tube, a shading casing and a light emitting unit. The tube includes a first section having a connecting port with an opening, a second section, and a third section having an outlet. The three sections sequentially link together, with the second section connecting between the first section and the third section. A photoactive-inorganic medium is arranged inside the second section. The shading casing surrounds and seals the second section and an inner surface of the shading casing defines a reflecting face. The light emitting unit is mounted to the shading casing to irradiate and activate the photoactive-inorganic medium in the second section. Accordingly, the photoactive-inorganic medium can be activated by the light emitting unit to photocatalyze vinyl monomers in a gas stream to polymerize on surfaces of the photoactive-inorganic medium, such that vinyl monomers are removed.

Abstract: This invention describes a method for identifying and tracking an object from two-dimensional data pictorially representing said object by an object-tracking system through processing said two-dimensional data using at least one tracker-identifier belonging to the object-tracking system for providing an output signal containing: a) a type of the object, and/or b) a position or an orientation of the object in three-dimensions, and/or c) an articulation or a shape change of said object in said three dimensions.

Abstract: Delay associated with each of two signals along respective transmission paths is accurately measured using a delay measurement circuit that is fabricated in situ on the actual device where the circuitry for propagating the two signals is fabricated. Thus, the measured delay associated with each of the two signals is subject to the same fabrication-dependent attributes that affect the actual circuitry through which the two signals will be propagated during operation of the device. The skew between the two signals is quantified as the difference in the measured delays. Coarse and fine delay modules are defined within the transmission path of each of the two signals. Based on the measured skew between the two signals, the coarse and fine delay modules are appropriately set to compensate for the skew. The appropriately settings for the coarse and fine delay modules can be stored in non-volatile memory elements.

Abstract: A backlight module includes a light source and a light guide plate. The light guide plate includes a light-receiving surface next to a light source, a light-emitting surface, and a light-reflecting surface oppose to the light-emitting surface. A plurality of notches are formed on the light-reflecting surface, and each notch has a first inner surface facing the light source and a second inner surface back to the light source and opposite to the first inner surface. The inclination angle of the first inner surface with respect to the light-reflecting surface is no more than 35 degrees.

Abstract: A guard system for protecting cables or posts from damage by falling rocks and other dynamic forces is provided. The guard assembly comprises a first sleeve rotatably positionable about one of the cables or the posts and a second sleeve rotatably positionable about the cable or the post. A removable collar assembly is positioned between the first sleeve and the second sleeve for maintaining the spacing between the first sleeve and the second sleeve with the removable collar assembly comprising a first removable collar and a second removable collar. The first removable collar has a first slot for receiving the cable or post and the second removable collar has a second slot for receiving the cable or post with the first slot extending from a perimeter of the first removable collar to a point past a center point of the first removable collar and the second slot extending from a perimeter of the second removable collar to a point past a center point of the second removable collar.

Abstract: A robotic system and apparatus is provided. The apparatus may include a housing having a flexible manipulating mechanism operatively connected with the housing. The flexible manipulating mechanism may include an end effector configured to manipulate an object. The apparatus may further include a first imaging device associated with the housing, the first imaging device configured to indicate a position of an object. The apparatus may also include a computing device configured to receive an imaging signal from the first imaging device and to direct the flexible manipulating mechanism towards the object based upon, at least in part, the imaging signal. Numerous other embodiments are also within the scope of the present disclosure.

Abstract: A two-phase charge pump circuit without the body effect includes a voltage boost stage, an input stage connected to the voltage boost stage, and a high-voltage generator connected to the input stage. Each of the circuits can consist of NMOS or PMOS transistors. The body of each NMOS transistor is connected to an NMOS switch. The body of each PMOS transistor is connected to a PMOS switch. By providing an appropriate driving signal to each NMOS or PMOS switch, the body of each NMOS transistor can be switched to a lower voltage level and the body of each PMOS transistor is switched to a higher voltage level. This can prevent the body effect from occurring.

Abstract: The present invention provides a device and a method for effectively processing epidural anesthesia by providing the needle-localization information in real time. The idea of this invention is derived from the concept that different tissues due to their different composition have different optical properties, such as absorbance and reflection, so we can discriminate the tissue types where the needle reaches by their distinctive optical properties. In this device, the inner solid needle of the puncture needle used before is replaced by a hollow needle which filled with optical fibers, and the distal end of those optical fibers are connected with two light sources of different wavelengths and a light analyzer. Thus, while qualifying and comparing the optical properties of those tissues, these device and method can be very helpful during epidural anesthesia and also reduce the risk of the surgery.

Abstract: A memory apparatus includes a plurality of memory units, a sensing circuit and a bias-generating circuit. The plurality of memory units respectively outputs a data current to the sensing circuit, while the sensing circuit further includes a plurality of first transistors, a plurality of second transistors and a plurality of sensing amplifiers. In order to speed up the access time of the memory units, the bias-generating circuit rapidly provides a bias signal to the sensing circuit to turn on the first transistors of the sensing circuit. In the present invention, the sensing circuit uses a common reference voltage to reduce the circuit utilization area of the memory apparatus.

Abstract: Non-volatile memory includes a row driving circuit with shared level shift circuits, so as to minimize the chip area of the non-volatile memory. The row driving circuit includes a plurality of word line driving circuits, a plurality of level shift high circuits, and a plurality of level shift low circuits. The plurality of word line driving circuits share the plurality of level shift high circuits and the plurality of level shift low circuits. Each word line driving circuit includes a plurality of driving units, a level shift high circuit, and a level shift low circuit. The plurality of driving units share the level shift high circuit and the level shift low circuit of the word line driving circuit.

Abstract: A two-phase charge pump circuit without the body effect includes a voltage boost stage, an input stage connected to the voltage boost stage, and a high-voltage generator connected to the input stage. Each of the circuits can consist of NMOS or PMOS transistors. The body of each NMOS transistor is connected to an NMOS switch. The body of each PMOS transistor is connected to a PMOS switch. By providing an appropriate driving signal to each NMOS or PMOS switch, the body of each NMOS transistor can be switched to a lower voltage level and the body of each PMOS transistor is switched to a higher voltage level. This can prevent the body effect from occurring.

Abstract: A memory apparatus includes a plurality of memory units, a sensing circuit and a bias-generating circuit. The plurality of memory units respectively outputs a data current to the sensing circuit, while the sensing circuit further includes a plurality of first transistors, a plurality of second transistors and a plurality of sensing amplifiers. In order to speed up the access time of the memory units, the bias-generating circuit rapidly provides a bias signal to the sensing circuit to turn on the first transistors of the sensing circuit. In the present invention, the sensing circuit uses a common reference voltage to reduce the circuit utilization area of the memory apparatus.

Abstract: A two-phase charge pump circuit without the body effect includes a voltage boost stage, an input stage connected to the voltage boost stage, and a high-voltage generator connected to the input stage. Each of the circuits can consist of NMOS or PMOS transistors. The body of each NMOS transistor is connected to an NMOS switch. The body of each PMOS transistor is connected to a PMOS switch. By providing an appropriate driving signal to each NMOS or PMOS switch, the body of each NMOS transistor can be switched to a lower voltage level and the body of each PMOS transistor is switched to a higher voltage level. This can prevent the body effect from occurring.